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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 675586" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>Today was a good day. We had a fun time with my sisters young family watching them and the magic that is Christmas for young ones. The weather is very mild so my son and sister and I went for a long walk. It was wonderful, he has always been special to my sister and I think her adoration did both his and my heart good. </p><p></p><p>She knows of his drug use, but thinks it's behind us. I don't really want to worry her right now. I am enjoying not talking about it and just trying to live in the moment this little slice of normality is for us. Spending the day together, eating, laughing, it's so soothing to my hurt heart. </p><p></p><p>I am not naive.... I know this is only a small reprieve, and when we get home it could all be right back in my face. I'm hoping this time is good for his soul too. It is exhausting being who he is right now. I know he isn't happy with his choices. </p><p></p><p>I am hoping that we all go home next week a little less battered... Ours hearts hurting a little less. </p><p></p><p>It has been really helpful reading your responses... I so appreciate the time you have taken to respond to me. I am very grateful to have found this site in one of my sleepless nights. </p><p></p><p>I loved the post about finding the positive in our child's battle, finding the hope. I am someone who looks for the good in all people, and I want to do the same for my son, despite my intense disappointment in his current choices. I work with kids everyday who amaze me with their resilience and I know he can do it too. I think what hurts is that I have so many kids who depend on me for support but my own son won't .... I know that isn't unique</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 675586, member: 19887"] Today was a good day. We had a fun time with my sisters young family watching them and the magic that is Christmas for young ones. The weather is very mild so my son and sister and I went for a long walk. It was wonderful, he has always been special to my sister and I think her adoration did both his and my heart good. She knows of his drug use, but thinks it's behind us. I don't really want to worry her right now. I am enjoying not talking about it and just trying to live in the moment this little slice of normality is for us. Spending the day together, eating, laughing, it's so soothing to my hurt heart. I am not naive.... I know this is only a small reprieve, and when we get home it could all be right back in my face. I'm hoping this time is good for his soul too. It is exhausting being who he is right now. I know he isn't happy with his choices. I am hoping that we all go home next week a little less battered... Ours hearts hurting a little less. It has been really helpful reading your responses... I so appreciate the time you have taken to respond to me. I am very grateful to have found this site in one of my sleepless nights. I loved the post about finding the positive in our child's battle, finding the hope. I am someone who looks for the good in all people, and I want to do the same for my son, despite my intense disappointment in his current choices. I work with kids everyday who amaze me with their resilience and I know he can do it too. I think what hurts is that I have so many kids who depend on me for support but my own son won't .... I know that isn't unique [/QUOTE]
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